Psychology at St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,455/yr (-23% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI
5.4x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $608K | $598K | $540K |
| Earnings Multiple | 5.5x | 5.4x | 4.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 47% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 29 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$110,280
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,585
12.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,000
125% growth from Year 1
About St. Francis College
with a smaller student body of 1,931 in Brooklyn, NY. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at St. Francis College →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other
$117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$109,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does St. Francis College's Psychology program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do St. Francis College Psychology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Psychology earnings lower at St. Francis College?
Lower starting pay at St. Francis College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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